French Conversation · Level 91
60 words
French word
pertinent
Pronunciation
IPA/pɛʁtinɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectiverelevant
Example
Ton commentaire est pertinent.
Your comment is relevant.
More examples
Son argument est pertinent dans ce débat.
His argument is relevant in this debate.
Core concept
A comment that lands directly on the point and adds useful substance.
Common phrases
un argument pertinent
a relevant argument
un exemple pertinent
a relevant example
un point pertinent
a relevant point
Similar words
approprié: Appropriate for the context and intended purpose.
adapté: Matching the situation or conditions closely.
utile: Serving a useful purpose or helping achieve an aim.
Definition in French
Qui est approprié et lié directement au sujet traité, apportant une observation utile.
Word origin
The adjective comes through Old French from Latin pertinens, the present participle of pertinere, meaning to concern or relate to.
Usage tips
- French pertinent ends in a nasal vowel, while the final t is normally silent in the masculine form.
Other meanings
- aptadjective
- appropriateadjective
Opposites
- inappropriéinappropriateadjective
- inopportunout of placeadjective
Related words
- pertinencerelevancenoun
- pertinemmentpertinentlyadverb